Scent Description
Based on the iconic Aqua di Gio by Armani, Aqua D/G is a gentle, floral, aquatic, scent that sits somewhere between an Oriental and a Fresh scent with nuances of a Chypre due to its bright citrusy top notes. Its seaside vibe combined with lemony orange make it very fresh. Aqua D/G is an easy scent to wear that would be suitable in almost any setting and feels particularly appropriate for warmer climes. The scent strength is on the mild side, as is the longevity, but for a smooth, sophisticated scent for the modern gentleman it's a perfect choice.
Scent Notes
Top Notes: Bergamot, Lime, Orange, Neroli, Jasmine
Heart Notes: Rose, Rosemary, Jasmine, Freesia, Hiacynth, Violet, Coriander, Nutmeg
Base Notes: Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber
About Phoenix Shaving
Founded in 2012 by Douglas Smythe and his partner Frances Towle, Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements has become one of the wet-shaving community’s most recognizable names. The company blends innovative soap and fragrance formulas with playful, science-fiction-inspired themes, pairing eye-catching artwork with engaging back-stories for each release. Beyond soaps and scents, PAA is renowned for its accessories—razors, brushes, scuttles, alum blocks, balms, blades, and even apparel—many of which are prized for both performance and collectability.
The Soap 🔬 Deep Research report
Scent Strength: 7/10
Longevity: 6/10
Scent Family: Fresh
Subtype: Water
Suitability: Daytime, Evening, Home, Work
Inspiration: Acqua di Gio
Country of Origin: USA
Menthol: Non-menthol
Companion Products: EDP, Bar Soap, Balm, Splash, Deodorant
Type: Croap
Base Description
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements’ flagship CK-6 soap base is a vegan formula that founder Douglas Smythe calls the “Mystical Trifecta of Slick.” It blends three Amazonian butters—bacuri, cupuaçu, and murumuru—with shea butter, cocoa butter, jojoba oil, and glycerin to create a textured lather reminiscent of dense cottage cheese. The result is a voluminous, high-density lather with exceptional moisturiztaion properities that offers excellent cushion, above-average slickness, and rock-solid stability.
Lather Properties
Cushion: 9/10
Density: 9/10
Slickness: 7/10
Stability: 8/10
Lather Type: Textured
Base Type: Vegan
Base Name: CK-6
Skin Food: Glycerin, Kokum Butter, Shea Butter, Cupuacu Butter, Jojoba Oil, Bacuri Butter, Murumuru Butter
Notes
Top Notes: Bergamot, Lime, Orange, Neroli, Jasmine
Heart Notes: Rose, Rosemary, Jasmine, Freesia, Hiacynth, Violet, Coriander, Nutmeg
Base Notes: Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber
Ingredients
Potassium Stearate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoate, Aqua, Potassium Kokumate, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Shea Butterate, Potassium Castorate, Sodium Stearate, Potassium Cocoa Butterate, Potassium Avocadoate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Capuacu) Butter, Astrocaryum (Murumuru) Seed Butter, Platonia Insignis (Bacuri) Seed Butter, Parfum [Fragrance]
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Type: Splash
Scent Strength: 6/10
Longevity: 6/10
Inspiration: Acqua di Gio
Suitability: Date Night, Home, Evening, Daytime
Scent Family: Fresh
Subtype: Water
Mentholation: Non-Menthol
Country: USA
Price: $$$
Companion Products: EDP, Deoderant, Shave Soap, Shampoo, Bar Soap, Balm, Beard Oil, Solid Cologne
Skin Food: Aloe, Rose Water, Liquid Silk, Glycerin
Notes
Top Notes: Bergamot, Lime, Orange, Neroli, Jasmine
Heart Notes: Rose, Rosemary, Jasmine, Freesia, Hiacynth, Violet, Coriander, Nutmeg
Base Notes: Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber
Ingredients
Alcohol, Rose Water, Fragrance, Glycerin, Aloe Vera, Liquid Silk
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